Leith isn’t alone; career changes later in life are on the rise, particularly at this time of year. The last week of January was the busiest for professionals updating their LinkedIn profiles, with many seeking to overhaul their working lives.

Whether you’ve finally decided to make that long-held dream a reality, or just feel you’re headed down the wrong professional path, LinkedIn’s Danielle Restivo shares some tips on making a professional U-turn.

1. Identify your fulfilment factors

Your dream job should be a role that makes you happy, day in and day out, despite the obstacles or challenges you face along the way. So the first step is to identify exactly what doing a job you love looks like,...